A large study of diet and diverticulosis, a common disease of the large intestine, suggests that a diet high in fiber may actually increase the risk of developing the disease. The findings run counter to previous thinking, and suggests that other factors, such as the natural flora of the gut, might be the main culprits… [Continue Reading]
Study Forces Researchers to Rethink Link Between Large Intestine Health and Fiber
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The Health Benefits of Lentils
June 10, 2008 By 9 Comments
Brief History of Lentils Lentils are legumes that grow like peas and beans in a pod, with two lentil seeds inside. They are fairly small and flat and when split into halves look like split peas. They never arrive fresh at the dinner table, but are cooked or boiled from dry and have an infinite… [Continue Reading]